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Side Effects of Statins and Dementia

May 10, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Based on some early studies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a warning on statin drug labels that they may cause memory loss and confusion in some people. [1] This warning led to fears that statin drugs might increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, which is the … Read More

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How Do Vegans Get Calcium? The Best Calcium-Rich Foods for Vegans

Apr 29, 2021 · Morgan Hennessey · Heart Health

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great source of calcium. But what happens to our bones if we don’t drink milk due to dairy allergies or diets, such as a vegan diet? Vegans may be at risk for developing calcium deficiency, but … Read More

What is Perimenopause?

Apr 12, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

You may have read about a condition called estrogen dominance. This theory, proposed in a book called What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause, said that the symptoms before menopause are caused by too much estrogen. That theory has not been supported by research, and estrogen dominance is … Read More

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Does Coffee Help You Lose Weight?

Apr 8, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

The only commodity traded more than coffee is oil. Over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. Tea was once the favored drink of Americans, but that changed after the Boston Tea party in 1773. Today, coffee is America’s favorite beverage. You could say it’s our patriotic duty. … Read More

Egg Allergy or Egg Intolerance: Symptoms & Treatment

Apr 8, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Egg allergy affects about two percent of children. About 70 percent of children outgrow this allergy by age 16. [1] Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies along with milk, peanuts, and shellfish. If you have an egg allergy, there is always a danger that even a … Read More

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Best Foods for Gut Health

Apr 8, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

When you think about gut health, you are thinking about the last part of your digestive system, called your colon. Both the foods you eat and the foods you avoid affect your gut health. Eating for a healthy colon can help you avoid gut problems like colon cancer, inflammatory bowel … Read More

Can Stress Cause Diarrhea? The Gut-Brain Connection

Apr 8, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were “tied up in knots” while under stress, you have experienced the gut-brain connection. [1] According to the Cleveland Clinic, stress can cause diarrhea, it can also cause other symptoms of GI distress like bloating, belly … Read More

Can Allergies Make You Tired?

Mar 25, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

A flare up of allergy symptoms can happen any time of year. In fact, about two-thirds of people who have seasonal allergy, actually have allergy symptoms all year, although they may not be as obvious. Symptoms like cough and congestion may be caused by winter or indoor allergies like pets, … Read More

Is There a SIBO Diet That Will Help My Symptoms?

Mar 25, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

SIBO treatment (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is often needed for many people with chronic gas, bloating, and Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a medical condition caused by abnormal types and amounts of bacteria growing in your small intestine. Your small intestine is the part of your digestive system between … Read More

Is H. pylori Contagious? Prevention & Treatment Protocol for H. Pylori

Mar 25, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria that grow in the mucous layer of your stomach. Almost everyone with this infection has some inflammation of the stomach called gastritis, but the inflammation is usually not serious enough to cause symptoms or complications like a stomach ulcer. Long-term infection has been linked … Read More

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